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Quote by Jane Austen

“En un instante se mostraba indiferente a las miradas de todos; acto seguido estaba dispuesta a apartarse del mundo para siempre; y a continuación decidía resistir con la mayor energía.”

Quote by Jane Austen

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Jane Austen, born on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18, 1817, was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century. Known for her exquisite psychological portrayals and satirical humor, Austen's works mainly revolve around rural life in England, depicting the customs and interpersonal relationships of the time. Her representative works include 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. more

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Source: The Long Way Home: A Personal History of Nova Scotia

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